Y9 Choices

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Y9 Choices
Choosing the pathway that is right for you
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Purpose of the Evening

• Explain how we organise the work you will do next
  year and choices that need to be made
• What the courses are, and where they lead to
• Most courses are at JFK but some are organised
  with other schools or West Herts College
• Changes and Government Reforms
• Whats right for you?
• How to make the right choice
• Timescale for decision making

Choosing the pathway that is right for you
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Levels of Courses and Qualifications
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NVQ 1 GCSE D-G Foundation Diploma
Level
Key Stage 4 Year 10 11
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NVQ 2 GCSE A-C Higher Diploma BTEC First Diploma
Level
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NVQ 3 AS A level Advanced Diploma BTEC National
Level
Post 16 Sixth Form
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All
Students
Follow courses in the core subjects
Core Maths Science English R.E. (Modern
Lang) (Technology)
Games

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Maths

• Higher Grades A-D
• Foundation Grades C-G
• All students can get Grade C
• Years 10 11 8 ability sets
• Sets 1-4 Higher
• Sets 6-8 Foundation
• Set 5 either Higher or Foundation? Which will
  lead to a Grade C?
• No coursework
• Some may pilot functional skills

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English
English

• Higher Grades A - D
• Foundation Grades C G
• Grade C available to all students
• Year 10 all do Language and Literature
• Year 10 study 3 texts Shakespeare, Dickens,
  poetry
• Coursework completed in summer Year 10
• Depending on coursework students follow
• Language and Literature as 2 GCSEs or
• Language only as I GCSE

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English
Language and Literature Based on study of
Dickens Shakespeare Poetry
Year 10
Coursework due July 2010 Decision based on
coursework
Language Literature 2 GCSEs
Language 1 GCSE
Year 11
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Science
Core Science 9 hours a fortnight 1 GCSE 2 units
examined January 2010 2 units examined June 2010
Year 10
March 2010 Decision based on unit results
June Year 10 Applied Science 1 GCSE 50
coursework Can lead to Biology A level Possibly
Applied Science A level
June Year 10 Additional Science 1 GCSE 20
coursework Preparation for A level Physics Chemist
ry Biology
Year 11
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Science
Three Separate Sciences
Double Science
or
Physics Chemistry Biology will include additional
topics for those who really like science. This
will lead to three GCSEs in the separate
sciences. Additional teaching 1¼ hours after
school
Involves the three sciences and is the normal
preparation for A level
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Religious Studies
Religion and Society Contemporary Issues in
Society Christian and Islamic points of view
Examination May 2010 No coursework
Year 10
Religion and Life Contemporary Issues in
Society from Catholic and other Christian
Perspectives Examination May 2011 No coursework
Year 11
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...Technology Designing, making and solving
everyday problems in design
Choices
Textiles
Graphics
ICT Skills CAD Design Make Present Research
Food Technology
Systems
Resistant Materials
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.. Technology Designing, making and solving
problems. Create products with a real purpose
Choices
Graphics Design and make products for the world
of advertising and graphic promotions. Create
products in a variety of graphic materials
Resistant Materials Design and make high quality
products in wood, plastics and metals
Textiles Learn secrets of fashion and designing.
Create clothing and accessories
Systems Build your own circuits using
programmable chips for electronic control.
Food Technology Learn how to make good food
healthy with interesting ingredients - quickly
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...Languages
Choices
GCSE French Speak, read, write, listen in French.
Make new friends work in France or use French in
your work here
GCSE Spanish Speak, read, write, listen in
French. Make new friends work in Spain or use
Spanish in your work here
NVQ French for the workplace OCR ICT French
and ICT with a practical work focus.
NVQ French for Diploma Short course for students
doing Diploma courses with a creative and
business twist
Extra Curricular Italian, Would you like to learn
Chinese, Greek or Japanese? Home language
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...Computing
Choices
ICT OCR National Level 2 Using ICT - a creative
approach to ICT (2 GCSE equivalent)
Additional ICT (2 or 3 GCSEs) OCR National Level
2 Units that cover Multimedia, Video, Animation
web design. (after school)

ICT OCR National NVQ French short
course Business based IT skills with French
Extra Curricular Non-certified interest
only Video Production Digital Photography
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...Artistic
Choices
Art Turn you ideas into stunning Art in a variety
of styles. Research artistic ideas and the work
of other artists.
Media Studies Produce your own videos, create web
pages, and learn all about the media industry.
Dance Perform and choreograph in different dance
styles Learn about the history of dance
Music Perform and compose your own music. Learn
to listen and enjoy music of all styles
Drama Perform your own plays lighting makeup.
Visit the theatre and explore different
performances
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...Humanities
Choices
History See how peoples lives have changed over
time and how todays problems have roots in the
past. Learn to be critical of the news you see
and hear Interpret events and learn about spin.
Geography People, places and the environment. Our
impact on the environment and learning to manage
that impact now for our future tomorrow
Business Studies Learn about the world of
business different types of business
organisations and the role of business in the
country.
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..Physical Education
Choices
GCSE Develop your own sporting ability. Learn
about the body and the benefits of an active
lifestyle understand the place and importance of
sport in society
GCSE PE leads to A level PE. Then further study
at university in Preparation for work in a
profession eg. Physiotherapy or sports psychology
Diploma equivalent to 4 GCSEs Certificate 2
GCSEs Leads to BTEC National level 3 and eventual
work in the sports sector. Eg sports centre
management
BTEC First Sport level 2 Learn about Sport in
the workplace coaching instructing commercial
management and administration of sports
facilities.
Games for all Team games leadership and
officiation opportunities off site activities
Games for all Team games leadership and
officiating opportunities off site activities
Additional Opportunities Get involved in sport
be healthy Teams games , individual
activities Coursework club after school JSLA
Junior Sports Leader Award
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Likely to have scored 5 at the end of primary
school, enjoys academic study. Ambition?
University and beyond
Student
All subjects in school and a real love of Science
Core Maths Physics Chemistry Biology English
Lang English Lit R.E.
MFL French or Spanish
Tech Resistant Mat Systems Food
Tech Textiles Graphics
2 Options Geography History Business 2nd
Language Dance Music Art Drama Media
Studies ICT PE BTEC Sport

Games

Pathways

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B
Likely to have scored 5 at the end of primary
school, enjoys academic study. Ambition?
University and beyond
Student
All subjects in school With wide interests
Core Maths Double Science English Lang English
Lit R.E.
MFL French or Spanish or NVQ French with ICT
Tech Resistant Mat Systems Food
Tech Textiles Graphics
2 Options Geography History Business 2nd
Language Dance Music Art Drama Media
Studies ICT PE BTEC Sport

Games


Pathways
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C
Likely to have scored 4-5 at the end of primary
school. Tends to enjoy practical work not
always keen on academic study. Ambition? FE
course or Apprenticeship
Student
All subjects in school Finds some subjects
challenging
Core Maths Applied Science English Lang R.E.
MFL French NVQ French with ICT
Tech Resistant Mat Systems Food
Tech Textiles Graphics
2 Options Geography History Business 2nd
Language Dance Music Art Drama Media
Studies ICT PE BTEC Sport

Games


Pathways
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D
Students who enjoy combining practical
experiences with theoretical study. Ambition?
Open choice
Student
Core Maths Science English R.E.
Diploma Mix
Diploma Creative Media IT Hospitality Bus
iness
1 Other Geography History Business 2nd
Language Dance Music Art Drama Media
Studies ICT BTEC Sport PE
Functional Skills Maths English ICT MFL units

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Pathways

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What are Diplomas?

• New qualifications that combine practical
  experiences with theoretical study
• Creative and Media
• IT
• Business, Administration and Finance
• Hospitality
• Major Project and 10 days of work and visits to
  the workplace during the course
• Develops skills needed for further study and work
  personal, learning and thinking skills
• Focus on English, Maths and ICT functional skills

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What is the Diploma worth?

• Foundation Diploma is equivalent to 5 GCSEs at
  grades D-G
• Higher Diploma is equivalent to 7 GCSEs at grades
  A - C

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The Diploma in Dacorum?

• Collaboration between schools and West Herts
  College
• Schools working together
• IT
• Adeyfield and Longdean with WHC
• Creative and Media
• Astley Cooper, Hemel Hempstead, John F Kennedy
  Schools with WHC
• Hospitality
• Astley Cooper with WHC
• Business Administration and Finance
• 1 Adeyfield, Astley Cooper with WHC
• 2 Ashlyns, Kings Langley, Tring with WHC

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Further Information.
Information Evening hosted by Hemel Hempstead
School 2nd December at 7.30 pm Opportunity to
learn more about each of the Diplomas on offer in
Dacorum
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Student
College Mix
Core Maths Applied Science English R.E.
College Social Care Building Motor
Vehicle Electrical ..... etc
Tech Resistant Mat Systems Food
Tech Textiles Graphics
1 Other Geography History Business
Dance Music Art Drama Media Studies ICT

Games


Pathways
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West Herts CollegeYear 9 14-16 options
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So many choices Your pathway to your future

• Care Early Years
• Construction
• Electrical Installation
• Hairdressing Salon gtServices
• Health and Social Care
• IT for Work
• Junior Catering Academy
• Motor Vehicle

• Performance Skills
• Art, Design Media
• Business, Retail gtAdministration
• Sport and Leisure
• Travel and Tourism
• Uniformed Services
• The Princes Trust

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So many choices Your path to your future

• Care and Early Years
• Construction
• Electrical Installation
• Hairdressing and Salon Services
• Health and Social Care
• IT for Work
• Junior Catering Academy
• Motor Vehicle

• Performance Skills
• Art, Design and Media
• Business, Retail and Administration
• Sport and Leisure
• Travel and Tourism
• Uniformed Services
• The Princes Trust

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Questions to think about
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• What subjects do you enjoy
• What are your strengths
• Do you have a career in mind
• Which Modern Language
• Which Technology
• Which further 2 subjects
• A Diploma Or a course at College

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Key Dates

• Diploma Information Evening
• Tuesday 2nd December at Hemel Hempstead School
• West Herts College Open Evening
• Cassio College 27th November 6.30 pm
• Careers Event
• 24th November at the Civic Centre in Hemel
  Hempstead

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What to do next

• Decide which events you may need to go to (see
  sheet Important Dates)
• Complete the Application forms by the deadline
• Interviews with Mr Halley to finalise your
  choices
• Think carefully about your choices and do some
  research (see sheet Course Career Planning)

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Y9 Choices
Choosing the pathway that is right for you
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What The Award consists of
Gold
Silver
Bronze
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Expeditions
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JFK - Year 10 programme
Service
Skills
Physical
Expedition
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across the
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For Year 9
YOUTH GROUP Every Sunday evening St. Mary St.
Joseph Parish Centre 7pm 9.30pm
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personal, social and spiritual growth of young
people
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empower and promote participation in the
community